Initiative for Social Economic Rights - Uganda v. Attorney General

Citation:

Civil Suit No. 353 of 2016

Link:

https://globalinitiativeescr.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EcPpab_YErpKmiLbJ_I7_ccB6Ud3iGmBVPm9Z5BHgIVepA?e=ADpU0F

Summary:

This case is important because it affirms that the State cannot divest its roles to private actors when it enters into public private partnerships. As affirmed in Guiding Principles 50 and 51, the State still retains its obligations to protect the right to education by regulating and monitoring private actors they are in partnership with. This case also significant as it demonstrates that public private partnerships in education should not infringe on the rights to equality, non-discrimination, and quality education.

Abidjan Principles:

Overarching Principle 4, Overarching Principle 5, Overarching Principle 7, Overarching Principle 8, Guiding Principle 10, Guiding Principle 11, Guiding Principle 13, Guiding Principle 23, Guiding Principle 24, Guiding Principle 25, Guiding Principle 27, Guiding Principle 50, Guiding Principle 51, Guiding Principle 53, Guiding Principle 81, Guiding Principle 84

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Country:

Uganda

Court:

High Court of Uganda at Kampala

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